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Carrying a Social Security grudge

News Staff

Thursday, March 24, 2022

I’m always amazed by the number of emails I get from people who have been getting benefits for 10 years, or 20 years, or even more – and now they are coming to me with questions about their benefit amount.

Ford Park

County to consider 'formally' quashing Ford Park deal

News Staff

Thursday, March 24, 2022

After nearly two years of negotiating and renegotiating a deal to sell Ford Park, one which never materialized, Jefferson County commissioners are set to consider a motion to “formally cancel the contract” for sale of the property.

Reed E. Nichols

Obituary: Reed E. Nichols

News Staff

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Reed E. Nichols, 76, of Beaumont died Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born on September 13, 1945, in Beaumont, to Ellen Barton and Howard Grant Nichols. Reed was a United States Army Veteran who served during Vietnam. Reed was a co-owner of Nichols Company for over fifty years.

Charles "Mike" Michael Havard

In Memoriam: Charles "Mike" Michael Havard

News Staff

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Charles “Mike” Michael Havard Sr., 69, of Orange, passed away at his home on Friday, February 18, 2022. Mike was born on Friday, December 19, 1952, in Beaumont, Texas to Mr. Charles Monroe Havard and Mrs. Mildred (Haynes) Havard.

Fish-o-rama

Beaumont children's Museum and Indorama Ventures team up

News Staff

Thursday, March 24, 2022

The Beaumont Children’s Museum (BCM) announced March 9 that it has partnered with Indorama Ventures – Port Neches Operations to host the inaugural Fish-O-Rama Fishing Tournament on Saturday, July 30, at Port Neches Park, 601 Grigsby Ave. in Port Neches.

March 7: Chloe Doyle (2nd Place in Declamation), Jackson Pachar (1st Place in Declamation), Ava Gassen (1st Place in Interpretive Reading) and India Bonnette (2nd Place in Interpretive Reading).

Winners announced in the 118th Stark Reading Contest

News Staff

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Over the past five weeks, local finalists have participated in the last rounds of the 118th Miriam Lutcher Stark Contest in Reading and Declamation, a program sponsored by the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation.

Vietnam veteran statues.

'Thank a Vietnam veteran'

News Staff

Thursday, March 24, 2022

“Join the nation – thank a Vietnam veteran:” It’s the mantra for the March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day celebrations taking place nationwide, as well as for the celebration being held in Beaumont.

Traffic light.

City readies remedy for red light blues

Scott McLendon

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Catching every red light on the route home from work may soon be a frustration of the past for Beaumont commuters, as city engineers plan to boost traffic efficiency this year and next by installing adaptive traffic signals on several city-spanning thoroughfares.

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YMBL fair features fun and flair

News Staff

Thursday, March 24, 2022

It’s the hottest ticket in town – and it comes with free access to Las Vegas flair and fan favorite rodeo fun – when the YMBL South Texas State Fair opens this week through April 3. The YMBL South Texas State Fair has been an extraordinary experience for locals and visitors nearly eight decades.

Rodeo

Rodeo returns to YMBL South Texas State Fair this weekend

Chad Cooper

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Rodeo roots date back to the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadors and Spanish-Mexican settlers introduced the propagation of horses and cattle in the Southwest. Skills of the range cowboy led to competitive contests that eventually resulted in standard events for rodeo.

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